Dr. Cafferky’s Orthopaedic Blog & News
What Is Adult Joint Reconstruction?
Adult joint reconstruction is a field of orthopaedics that focuses specifically on hip and joint replacements. It’s a procedure that can range from minor cartilage repair to total joint replacement.
What Is a Partial Hip Replacement?
Here’s what occurs during a partial hip replacement and how to know if it’s right for you.
What Is An Anterior Hip Replacement?
Anterior hip replacements are a minimally invasive, outpatient surgical procedure that allows patients to recover faster while in the comfort of their own homes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Knee Replacements
Active people know that knee pain can severely impact their ability to participate in the sports and outdoor activities they love. In that situation, a knee replacement may be the solution.
Team Cafferky Is Now Providing Robotic Partial Knee Replacements
Last month, Dr. Cafferky at his team performed one of the very first ROSA-assisted medial unicompartmental knee replacements in the United States at Vail Health!
What Is a Partial Knee Replacement?
Whether you’re a candidate for a total or partial knee replacement depends on several different factors. Here’s how to know if a partial knee replacement is right for you.
When Do You Need Revision Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip revision surgery is a procedure where your previously hip replacement implant is removed and replaced. A revision for a hip replacement is rarer and more surgically complex than the initial joint replacement.
Leading the Way in Joint Replacement Innovation, Dr. Nathan Cafferky of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Spearheads Study on Robotic Total Knee Replacements
Dr. Nathan Cafferky of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) recently published a case series highlighting the benefits of robotic surgical assistants for knee replacement patients in a series of unique total knee arthroplasty cases.
What Should You Do About Hip Pain?
When hip pain progresses to a point where your daily movements are impacted, it’s time to talk with a joint specialist about treatment options.
How to Keep Your Knee Joints Healthy as You Age
While sometimes people can be predisposed to osteoarthritis, there are steps you can take to keep your knee joints healthy as you age.
How Team Cafferky Uses Athletic Trainers to Improve Patient Outcomes
Here’s how Team Cafferky is using athletic trainers to help increase patient satisfaction throughout the entire evaluation and treatment process.
Is Your Hip Pain Caused By Arthritis?
How do you know when your hip pain is caused by arthritis?
What is Knee Replacement Revision Surgery?
If a patient had a knee replacement surgery in their younger years, they may need a second operation to clean, fix, or replace the implant. This is called knee revision surgery.
How to Recover From a Total Knee Replacement
Here’s how to prepare for your knee placement rehabilitation so you can recover quickly and successfully.
At What Age Can You Get a Hip Replacement?
If you are considering joint replacement surgery, here’s what you need to keep in mind when factoring in age.
What to Know About Robotic Knee Replacement
Here’s what you need to know about the robotic surgery Dr. Cafferky and his team can provide for your total knee replacement.
Knee Arthritis: When Is It Time for Surgery?
What is knee osteoarthritis and when is it time to consider surgery? Learn more in the latest blog by Team Cafferky!
Frequently Asked Questions About Total Hip Replacement
If you’re considering a total hip replacement, here are some answers to some common questions and concerns about the surgery and its recovery.
Your First Ski Season After a Knee Replacement
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you approach your first ski season post-knee replacement.
What is Knee Osteoarthritis?
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is the wear-and-tear variety of arthritis, also known as "degenerative arthritis." It is a major cause of disability in our country.